Boutique lamp makers Typewriter Boneyard recently released the Book Lamp, a hardcover book with a built-in switch and bulb. But here's the thing: it costs $140. I have a feeling you wonderful fixers can put together a book lamp that looks just as good for a fraction of the price. Think you got what it takes?
And seeing how this it There, I Fixed It, points will also be given to most kludged-together design. LET'S DO THIS
Not sure a kettle cord meets European Union health and safety standards, but who am I, right?
From the submitter:
It has a story. Power went out, my father starts building this with tape, a lamp and a little camping chair and makes this awesome light. Guess what? Power came back, EPIC FAIL.
Unless you have an extra caribiner and light switch laying around. ~Not-So-Handy Andy
Here we see a nice little floor lamp made from old bicycle parts. Be sure to lock it up or someone might steal it!
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No. Is horizontal lamp. Next question.
(For whatever reason I could only picture this as an exchange between Homer and the Khlav Kalash guy. Don't ask.)
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Last week I issued a challenge to design a book lamp like boutique ones made by Typewriter Boneyard but for a fraction of the cost. Lo and behold, user Richard made a beauty. Using three used books and light fitting parts found at a DIY store, he built this model with two hours of spare time and less than £15. A tip of the hat to you sir for putting together such
Warning, turning on this light makes you slightly visible but extremely hungry.
~NSHA
